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    In the current world of search engines, less is more--and AltaVista is angling for both.

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    AltaVista is calling it an isolated mistake by a lone salesman. But some say a recent pitch to buy top placement in search results speaks volumes about the fast-and-loose commercialization of navigation tools.

  • AltaVista serving up out-of-date listings

    Once high-flying Internet-search service AltaVista is falling further from the top ranks in its field as the company struggles to keep its search results up-to-date.

  • ACCC scrutinises search engine ad placements

    Advertisement placement policies of Web directories and search engines serving the Australian market, have fallen under the scrutiny of the competition and consumer watchdog.

  • AltaVista: In search of a turning point

    After rounds of layoffs, the departure of its chief executive, the cancellation of its public offering, and investor repulsion of all things dot-com, AltaVista is looking for a way out of its difficulties. But the company has had to abandon some ambitious projects along the way.

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    From the capital of Tugo to a Hang Seng IPO, it’s on the Web--if you can only find it. We review 30 search engines that make the hunt easier.

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